Chapter 4- Elimination, immunity

GMR filtration rate

125ml/minute

Creatinine clearance is

A good measure of glomerular filtration rate

Decrease Erythropenia (⬇️RBC)

Causes anemia

As renal function declines

Creatinine clearance decreases

Factors impacting kidney function

Elderly, diabetes, HTN, infections, heart disease, obesity, shock, smoking, family hx, nephrotoxic agents-(heavy metals, contrast dyes, medication, NSAIDS, antibiotics)

Glomerulus

Filters the blood

BUN

Levels indicate the extent of renal clearance of urea nitrogen wastes products, a byproduct of protein metabolism normal levels 7-18mg/dL

Which period of acute renal failure is accompanied by an increase in the serum concentration of substances usually excreted by the kidneys?

Oliguria

Renal clearance

ability of the kidneys to clear solutes from the plasma

The nurse expects which of the following assessment findings in the client in the diuretic phase of acute renal failure?

dehydration

A client with end-stage renal failure. Which of the following should the following should the nurse include when teaching the client about nutrition to limit the effects of azotemia?

Increase carbs and limit protein intake